How to Get a Sweet Deal on a Used Car
When her previous car suddenly stopped running, our thrifty author had to find another within her budget. In this article, she shares her best tips for getting a sweet deal on a used car.
Managing Money
What You Need to Know About Credit Cards and Debit Cards
Plastic currency is everywhere, from credit cards to debit cards. Here’s what to be aware of when using them.
How to Establish a Good Relationship With Money
Many of us have a poor relationship with money. Here is one method using self-reflection to help you establish a good relationship with money.
How to Have a Yard Sale: 10 Steps to Make It EPIC
Here’s some detailed advice on how to have a yard sale that will get you top dollar for stuff you don’t want anymore.
How to Radically Reduce Your Expenses So You Can Change Your Life
Are you happy with your life or do you have unfulfilled dreams? Maybe it’s time to radically reduce your expenses to make your dreams a reality.
Why Paying Off Credit Card Debt Is NOT Always the Best Use for Your Money
Here’s some unpopular advice. Paying off credit card debt fast is not always the best option for those in dire straits. It differs from case to case.
Creating a Holiday Budget and Sticking to It
There are two things that make all the difference in the world during the holidays and into the New Year. 1) Making a budget and 2) Sticking to it.
20 Times I’ve Been Glad I Had an Emergency Fund
Going through life without an emergency fund is like getting on a tiny little plane without any parachutes. Here are some real life examples of how an emergency fund saved my bacon.
How Saving Money Is Better (and Easier) Than Earning It
There are a million websites out there dedicated to helping you make more money, but even more important, in many cases, is saving money. Here’s why.
Open Enrollment Health Insurance: 4 Options That May Be More Affordable Than Your Employer’s Plan
Employer-provided health plans have outrageous premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums, and we often receive little benefit in return. These 4 options may be more affordable than your employer’s plan.
Featured Posts
Cheap Eats: Stretch Your Budget with Thrifty $1 Meals
“Cheap Eats” are thrifty unglamorous meals that are reasonably filling, quick to make, (cooking utilities add up too), and less than a dollar per serving.
7 Lies People With Money Problems Tell Themselves
Sometimes money problems can linger because people believe certain fallacies to be true. Here are 7 lies that perpetually broke people tell themselves about money.
Get Your Vitamin D for FREE from Sunshine
Don’t avoid the sun – bask in it, get Vitamin D safely, and boost your immune system and your happiness while lowering your risk of multiple diseases.
50 Ways to Eat from Your Pantry When You Have No Money for Groceries
If you’ve got more month than money, here are 50 tasty ways to eat the food in your pantry when you can’t go buy groceries.
